330d or LCI 335d xdrive

[Stueyd999]

Hi guys
Need some help making a decision.
Got a chance of leasing a 330d sdrive on a two year lease with pro nav, privacy glass or a LCI 335d standard no options for 12 month lease.
My car goes back soon and I would have to wait for the 335d as a factory order whereas I could get the 330d almost immediately.
Lease prices are very similar and good but is it worth waiting for the 335 or just opt for the 330. Ps I could get the 335 in any colour at no extra cost but the 330 only available in one colour.
Your opinions would be greatly appreciated since I have driven neither and won't have time to do so.
Thanks

[Stueyd999]

Thanks for the reply. Both are m sport models but the 330 is from current stock with a couple options and the 335 will be delivery in December I would think and will be the LCI model with led lights but no options.

[Stueyd999]

do you feel the xdrive is worth it
Thanks

[Stueyd999]

Thanks for the input

[Stueyd999]

I will only be leasing for a year or two so not a great deal of point in me adding extras just wondered if there is a difference between standard drive and x drive

[Stueyd999]

arcticfire said:

I've only driven x-drive but I was speaking with a traffic Sgt yesterdayabout his 5 series police car there at a mini event in the tesco car park in Port Glasgow and he said that although his colleague in a 3 series x-drive could probably beat him his rwd 5 series was more fun.

But then he did say the 5 series traffic car was a 520 shell with an M5 engine in it, custom made for the police by bmw. Looked inside engine bay and it was twin turbo (small and large one), but back in topic the concenus was basically non x-drive was more fun if you know how to drive it properly.

I don't and the X-drive seems to have saved me on a few corners. You can feel the rear starting to slide and then suddenly the traction comes back in and pulls the car round nicely.

Yes I am not looking to race it round a track, I have done that in an M4 and M6, I am looking for something that is comfortable, good looking but has some power if I need or want it.

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Welshbeef said:

First post you said the 330d is in only 1 colour whereas the 335d can be any colour - surely the key question before anything else is do you like the no choice colour? If not get the 335d.

X drive is not needed but sadly unless you get the D3 you have no choice on the 335d.

I've had the 330d it's a great car I've now the 535d RWD it's much faster everywhere.

Hi
Thanks for all the replies. The deal I am getting on the 335d is so good it's hard not to just dive in, but it's the wait for delivery whereas the 330 would come a lot sooner. I have just come out of the 520d m sport which was a great car and to be honest I wouldn't consider the 335 since I don't need all that power, but this may be my one opportunity to drive a quick car without paying a fortune. Head or heart ?

[Stueyd999]

Welshbeef said:

Stueyd999 said:

Hi
Thanks for all the replies. The deal I am getting on the 335d is so good it's hard not to just dive in, but it's the wait for delivery whereas the 330 would come a lot sooner. I have just come out of the 520d m sport which was a great car and to be honest I wouldn't consider the 335 since I don't need all that power, but this may be my one opportunity to drive a quick car without paying a fortune. Head or heart ?

Do it - it's a great engine

Decided to go with the 335, had a go in a friends 320d and the finish on the car is solid,it's only a year lease so if I don't like it I haven't got to put up with it for long.

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larven said:

Maybe that's what they have done on the LCI, sounds improved over the last set up.

Let's hope so! Mine's getting delivered in a few weeks. Mineral Grey/Coral Red Leather

[Stueyd999]

larven said:

Love to hear what you think of it when it does come!

I don't think I will probably be able to tell the difference

[Stueyd999]

larven said:

Stueyd999 said:

Let's hope so! Mine's getting delivered in a few weeks. Mineral Grey/Coral Red Leather

Love to hear what you think of it when it does come!

Had the car a couple of days. Engine is fantastic, can't really tell it's a diesel. The quality of suspension and handling seem to be great for me. So no complaints at all.